prudently

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Recent Examples of prudently At the same time, the plan prudently addresses retention of Tesla’s visionary leader through vesting periods of up to 10 years after the grant date. Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025 Could Lightfighter – and the imitators likely to follow – even raise interest in track riding, in a world where modern sportbike performance long ago outpaced what could be exploited prudently on public roads? New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025 All of which means, adopted prudently, AI is good news for software application development and operations. Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 When pursued prudently, these opportunities can yield better returns than homeownership and come with fewer hurdles. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025 Mary dispensed praise prudently, but with a certain twinkly delight, as if pressing a toffee into your palm. Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudently
Adverb
  • Jane wisely believed that the best way to reach people was in a kind, nonjudgmental way, but beneath the pragmatism, there was a woman with strong convictions and even some controversial opinions.
    Lisa Wade, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Use parental tools wisely Many devices and apps now include AI activity tracking and chat history settings.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Even so, more than 70% of teens have used AI companions and half use them regularly, according to a recent study from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that studies and advocates for using screens and digital media sensibly.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The inexperienced head coach has sensibly made only minor tweaks since taking over, sticking with the compact, direct football that has served Brentford so well.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • If potential gaming can be addressed, the program should also be expanded judiciously.
    Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Always use jokes and humor judiciously.
    Anne Sugar, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • The facade of the building was retained, with the name of the brand now painted discreetly on the brick as well as awnings that were added to the top-floor windows.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • This handsome design can work in just about any room in your home and comes equipped with a little bit of drawer storage to discreetly hide any junk.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Prudently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudently. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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